An important cookbook... well written, with recipes that are superb. We recommend this to all cooks wishing to extend their repertoire.

James Meeker

Hilda,

This was a gift for my Assyrian mom. She loved it since she never learned my Grandmother's recipes. Thank you Hilda for putting this book together for those of us 3rd generation Assyrians who grew up outside the culture, this is a great way to reconnect. My mom said it brought back wonderful childhood memories. God bless you and your family!

Susan McGinnis

As I held the cookbook in my hand and started to read through it, all I could think of was my grandmother Lisa, making these great meals herself. I'll try to make them too. Thank you and God Bless.

Dennis Bitvarda

Hilda,

I just wanted to write and say THANK YOU. I came home from work to see your Cook book. I loved each and every page and absolutely love all your family pictures which you have included.

I must say you fulfilled my dream. I always had wanted to take photographs of my mothers cooking just like you had. I have a few notes I have made here and there but never managed to do what you have accomplished.

My Beloved Mother passed away 2 years ago aged 56 and no words can describe the loss one feels. I regret not doing all the things I would have loved to do and share with her. I have tried my best to keep the Assyrian Tradition alive and cook like she did. But like you said, nothing tastes as goods as her food. I was searching the net looking for Assyrian foods when I found your book. I will also order a book for my 2 brothers to keep as well.

Love
Dina Daniel


Hi Hilda,

Just to let you know I received the 3 books today in extremely good condition! Very quick, indeed.

I am very excited to start cooking and try all these new recipes. I also, come from Assyrian Background - yet find it hard to communicate with family to learn recipes as some times language is the barrier. I must say, I am extremely happy to have found your book and will definitely let everyone I know, know about it.

Take care, and thanks once again.
Best Regards,

Elizabeth Malvaso  

Good morning Hilda,

I received your book about 2 weeks ago and love it. It is very straight forward and my family has been 'shocked' by how my cooking abilities really are.

Thank You for checking up, and again a wonderful book.


Sincerely
Gloria Audisho

Hello Hilda,

I have just received your cookbook. I am in love with it! You did such a wonderful job and I enjoyed looking at every page. The pictures of you and your family are beautiful. I can not wait to start cooking away!

Thanks again and God bless.
Cristina

I just wanted to let you know that I have been using your cook book since I received it. Today I am backing Kileche for the second time since I received the book! I love them, they are just like my Mom's. As I said on my earlier e-mail I love your book, the recipes are truly Authentic Assyrian Recipes. I hope you are working on a second cook book!

Thank you and God Bless you
Alice

I am writing to inform you that I am in receipt of the three books which I had ordered. Please accept my earnest gratitude for the speed and efficiency in which they reached me. Congratulations on the publication of this much-needed resource. Every contribution to the field of Assyrian literature, whether in academic, religious, historical or cultural form is valued immensely and I only hope that others, like yourself, become contributors to this much neglected field. Again, I look forward to reading the book thoroughly and wish you the utmost success for the future.

Kind Regards,
J. Haweil

Excellent cookbook with easy recipes complete with colorful photos. The book will give you a warm fuzzy feeling of being part of a wonderful loving family who created and ate many great meals together.

Leanne Preihs

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I can never learn how to cook like my mother since she doesn't measure a thing! But I've always wanted to learn how to cook some tasty and delicious Assyrian meals. I can't wait for this book to come out! Thank you so much for this!

Ashuriena Abraham

I received your book yesterday and I was thrilled. I've been waiting for an Assyrian cook book for quite a while. I have a new born baby and I was very tired yet I couldn't help but browse through the book. You did a great job. Can't wait to try the recipes.

This will make a great gift.
Nora Marcos

Hilda you honestly did a great job with the book. I love how you got pictures of every dish and your recipes are so easy to follow. Its just awesome, I hope you will come up with the second book, I'll be the first one to purchase it!

I can't wait to try out some of your great recipes.
Valantina